Today I'll be hopping my way across Papua New Guinea, setting myself up for an eventual jump across the Equator to the Philipines.
To start off, I've got 55kg of fuel cans bound for Cape Gloucester (which sounds to me like it should be in New England somewhere!).
I've heard several people talk about the joy of flying around Papua New Guinea. I never got it. When I think New Guinea, I think of the old National Geographic specials about head-hunters. But let me tell you, the scenery is gorgeous. Striking mountains, dense forests, and that blue, blue water! Static, 2-D photos just don't do it justice -- you need to see it in its moving, 3-D glory!
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| Interesting terrain |
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Another leg, another load of cans! This time it's 164kg of canned goods going to Aiomi (now that sounds a little more New Guinean!).
For some time now, I've been thinking about upgrading to an integrated GPS system. Would sure make these long oceanic flights easier. I just might have to pull the trigger...
End: AIO, 1237; $11007.94 and 45gal
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If there's an airstrip in the middle of nowhere, I think AIO might be it! I've decided to hold off on the GPS installation. Returning to New Guinea for warranty work might be difficult...!
So, I'll load up my 3 Group Charter passengers, and head off to Tadji, on the northern coast.
End: TAD, 1457; $12555.49 and 29gal
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I've been flying over the deep blue sea, at about 3,500 feet (habit, mostly). But on this leg, I'll have to climb to more than 1,000 feet ASL, or I'll become a lawn dart! At least it's just me and my cargo -- 148kg of fuel cans and 124kg of Priority Mail. Hmm, fuel and kindling -- maybe not the smartest combination!
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| Not the most convenient airport location! |
Total Distance Flown: 29,872 nautical miles
Total v$ Deposited: $130,000
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